The incident adds to concerns about an institution that’s increasingly seen as partisan and lacking strict ethical guidelines.
Erica Nitschke
Columnist
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Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters rally in Washington to mark a painful present and past
Protesters focused their anger on President Biden, whom they accuse of feigning concern over the death toll in Gaza.
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For decades, states have taken foster children’s federal benefits. That’s starting to change.
States have for decades been using foster children’s federal Social Security benefits to help cover the costs of state services.
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Top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler arrested, then shoots 5-under 66 at PGA Championship
In a span of four hours, the top-ranked golfer in the world was arrested, dressed in an orange jail shirt for his mug shot, returned in golf clothes, and made his second-round tee time.
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Severe storms kill at least 4 in Houston, knock out power in Texas and Louisiana
At least two of the deaths were caused by falling trees and another happened when a crane blew over in strong winds.
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Hezbollah introduces new weapons, tactics against Israel as war in Gaza drags on
The Lebanese militant group has stepped up its attacks on Israel in recent weeks, particularly since the Israeli incursion into the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.
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White House blocks release of Biden audio as Republicans move ahead with Garland contempt charge
The audio is at the center of a Republican effort to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress.
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Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut helps ESPN set viewership record for league game on network
NEW YORK — ESPN’s broadcast of the Connecticut Sun’s game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever had the highest viewership for a WNBA game on the network. The Sun’s 92-71 win over the Fever in Clark’s WNBA debut on the league’s opening night on Tuesday drew an average of 2.1 million viewers on ESPN2, ESPN+ […]
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Michael Cohen pressed on his crimes and lies as defense attacks key Trump hush money trial witness
Cohen’s cross-examination is a pivotal moment for Trump’s team, who must convince jurors that his once-loyal attorney and fixer can’t be believed.
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Fewer U.S. overdose deaths reported last year, but experts say it’s too soon to celebrate
Explanations could include shifts in the drug supply, expansion of overdose prevention and addiction treatment, and the grim possibility that the epidemic has killed so many that now there are basically fewer people to kill.